The Office of Early Childhood’s Pyramid Pages are growing!
English: Hello! The OEC, in collaboration with the CT Pyramid Partnership, has now issued a total of 17 Pyramid Pages newsletters. This series covers a range of topics related to supporting young children’s social and emotional competence. We have updated all
Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.)
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and so I though it appropriate to go back into the archives and republish this post. Tigger contacted me recently, and asked if I would share their upcoming event to the Collective; of course
April marks National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. During
Celebrating the Week of the Young Child!
This year's Week of the Young Child takes place April 6-12, 2024-- that's right around the corner! What wonderful activities do you have planned for your school or community? NAEYC invites you to celebrate and shine a spotlight on your classroom,
The Collective Spotlight ~ Malissa Griffith
The Connecticut Children's Collective partners with local early childhood collaboratives (LECCs) from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we started a new series: The Collective Spotlight. We have talked with directors, staff, parents, and
Our Collective Wisdom Series ~ The Growing Homeless Crisis
Our Collective Wisdom taps into our shared experiences, thoughts, and ideas about our work and what we have, and will achieve. In an effort to provide continuous quality improvement opportunities to our Collective community, we are pleased to provide this
CT Office of Early Childhood’s Parent Cabinet Applications Open!
A message from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood: The Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is accepting applications again for a new cohort of parents to become a part of the OEC Parent Cabinet! We are looking for any parents who care
The Collective and the Legislative Session
We invite you to watch the following news story, which includes Connecticut Children's Collective's Executive Director, Michelle Doucette Cunningham. Whether it's childcare, housing, or healthcare, your legislators need to hear from you! Below is information regarding a public hearing, and
The Connecticut Project Action Fund Workshop
On January 17, 2024 the Collective welcomed Coralys Santana, Policy and Advocacy Strategist, as well as Mathias Burner, Engagement and Mobilization Manager with The Connecticut Project Action Fund as our first guests in the new year! As many know, a
The CT Office of Early Childhood’s January Pyramid Newsletter
For children, whining can be a quick way to get an adult’s attention. Children whine when they feel overwhelmed by an emotion and do not have the words to express their feelings; or when they do not have the skills